Around the Dial

-Deadspin and AOL Fanhouse give a preview of the Mavs/Warriors series.

-Tim Kawakami makes some predictions before the big series.

-Bruce Jenkins looks at the NBA playoffs and goes with a team from Texas.

-Golden State of Mind is pumping the stuff out in preparation of this weekend's games with an interview with Tim Kawakami, predictions, and a smackdown of something on a Mavs blog. Oh, thanks for the shout out GSM!

-All hail the genius of Chris Mullin.

-Tony LaRussa gets a couple of fans kicked out of the Giants game for being too rude.

-Hey, the A's are running this year!

-Nick Swish is growing his hair out for charity. No, really.

-The Betting Fool looks back on his 500th column.

-The Sharkies are getting ready for tonight's possible clinching game.

-With two Bay Area teams in the playoffs and baseball in full swing, Glenn Dickey looks at the 49ers draft needs.